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GOOD MORNING

The 9 at 9 Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.

EVERY MORNING, TheJournal.ie brings you the stories you need to know as you wake up.

1. #MADE IN MANHATTAN: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have won sweeping victories in the New York primary, bolstering their bids to secure the Republican and Democratic nominations for the White House.

2. #SOUTH TIPPERARY: Patients were left lying on trolleys while a 40-bed unit remained vacant at a nearby hospital.

3. #TROUBLE: Conor McGregor has been pulled from his upcoming rematch against Nate Diaz after he refused to participate in any promotional activities for the UFC 200 main event.

4. #CRISIS: The justice system could be facing a fresh crisis, after the law enforcing suspended sentences was ruled unconstitutional yesterday.

5. #DAY 54: Talks between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are continuing this morning, as the two parties aim to reach a deal on an Enda Kenny-led minority government.

6. #INNOCENT: The family of Martin O’Rourke, the latest victim of the ongoing gangland feud in Dublin, are expected to visit the Sheriff Street area to thank the community for their support in the wake of the tragedy.

7. #DUBLIN: A 13-year-old student, who will be scarred for life after she fell on a metal bar in a school playground, has been awarded €42,500 damages in the Circuit Civil Court.

8. #THINK OF THE CHILDREN: A US state has declared that porn is a ‘public health crisis’.

9. #FEELING HOT HOT HOT: Break out the shades - today is set to be a scorcher.